TOSA -Behavior Intervention

TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT: INTERVENTION

Purpose Statement/s: The position of Intervention Specialist will support school teams to implement behavior and social skills interventions leading to student success by providing supportive consulting services to assist staff and families in the development and implementation of comprehensive behavior intervention plans for students. This position will assist building teams with:

• Data systems for monitoring student progress and decision making for students presenting behavioral concerns.
• Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Support Plans

Essential Job Functions:

• Work with the principals and school teams on complex behavior support planning and implementation and data collection.
• Support schools with implementation and development Tier 2 and Tier 3 systems and progress monitoring teams.

• Train and follow-up with implementers to ensure accuracy and fidelity with plan implementation.
• Demonstrate strong consultation and political skills to navigate challenges of supporting students with behavior challenges across settings.
• Consult with building teams to develop to safety plans and ensure staff trainings occurs.
• Support and Assist in training educational assistants in assigned programs.
• Handle cases with unique demands at the request of the principal, case manager or Director of Student Services.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Locate needed resources for staff and students beyond what is available in schools.
• Knowledge of how to access mental health support for students and family.
• Assist family engagement in student support.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of school and district services to students.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: administering standardized assessments analyzing assessment data; problem solving; preparing and maintaining accurate records; using pertinent software applications; and communicating effectively with adults and students

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others, and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: knowledge of principles, methods, practices, and procedures related to student evaluation; assessment literacy; and ethical and equitable practices.

ABILITY to administer and interpret achievement and cognitive standardized assessments; create and/or follow a schedule to ensure student evaluations are conducted in a timely manner; meet established deadlines; collaborate and problem solve with colleagues and student teams; create student evaluation reports; administer districtwide tests; to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; comply with laws, rules, policies. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision using standardized and ethical practices and/or methods while conducting and interpreting student evaluations.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. Generally the job requires 75% sitting, 10% walking, and 15% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience Job: Administration and reporting of standardized achievement and cognitive assessment

Education: Masters degree in Education or related field

Required Testing: None Specified

Certificates & Licenses License as required by TSPC – Teacher, School Psychologist, Testing Specialist, Oregon Personnel Services,